As with all royal appearances, Meghan and Harry were greeted by flocks of well-wishing fans. Among them was four-year-old redhead Eliza Morris who proudly touted a sign reading: "#GingersUnite, I love you Harry."

Well-wishers wait for Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on Hamilton Square as the royal couple visit a new statue to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of poet Wilfred Owen, which was erected on Hamilton Square in November, during an official visit to Birkenhead on January 14, 2019 in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Charlotte Graham / WPA Pool / Getty Images

Harry spotted Morris in the crowd, and went over to give her a hug. According to the Daily Mail's Royal Correspondent Rebecca English, Harry told her, "I love this! Do you love your hair? The sign is amazing!"

Harry and Meghan finished their visit with a trip to the Hive Wirral Youth Zone, a purpose-built facility for young people in the area.